Piperidine derivative, method for preparation thereof, and a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same

ABSTRACT

A piperidine derivative represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R 1  and R 2  are the same or different and each independently represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group, or a lower alkoxy group; R 3  represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; X represents an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom; Y represents an alkylene group having 1 to 7 carbon atoms which may be optionally substituted with a lower alkyl group, or Y represents an --A--O--B-- group wherein A and B are the same or different and each independently represents an alkylene group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms which may be optionally substituted with a lower alkyl group is disclosed. Also disclosed are a pharmacologically acceptable salt of a compound of formula (I), an antihistaminic and antiallergic agent comprising a compound of formula (I), a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of formula (I), and a method for the treatment of an allergic disease by administering a compound of formula (I).

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to novel piperidine derivatives and pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof which have an antihistaminic and antiallergic activity and are useful for the treatment of, for example, bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, dermatosis, and urticaria, and to the method for preparation thereof.

The present invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the effective amount of the same.

2. Description of the Prior Art

Among antihistaminic agents having diphenylmethoxypiperidine ring in their molecules, diphenylpyraline (The Merck Index, 11th edition, 3334) represented by the following formula: ##STR2## has been developed as a clinically available drug and is used for the treatment of such ailments as allergic rhinitis and dermatosis.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 228059/1987 discloses TMK-688 (N-[2-[4-(diphenylmethoxy)piperidino]ethyl]-5-[4-(ethoxycarbonyloxy)-3-methoxyphenyl]-2,4-pentadienoylamide) represented by the following formula: ##STR3##

However, neither of the above discloses the compounds of the present invention.

A large number of antihistaminic agents have been developed so far and are used for the treatment of, for example, allergic dermatosis or rhinitis. However, adverse reactions of a central inhibitory action caused by the administration of the known antihistaminic agents such as sleepiness or sedation is found to be a great problem with these known agents. In addition, an anticholinergic action which is considered to be one of the possible reasons for hydrodipsia or mydriasis is another undesired adverse reaction of the antihistaminic agents. Various kinds of research have been conducted to solve the above problems, however, presently available antihistaminic agents are insufficient from a clinical point of view.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

An object of the present invention is to provide novel compounds having an excellent antihistaminic activity as well as excellent antiallergic activity.

Another object of the present invention is to provide novel compounds which extensively eliminate undesired adverse reactions such as a central inhibitory action when administered for the treatment of such ailments as bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, dermatosis and urticaria.

A further object of the present invention is to provide a method for preparation of the above novel compounds. Yet another object is to provide a pharmaceutical composition comprising the novel compounds which is useful for the treatment of such ailments as bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, dermatosis and urticaria.

The inventors of the present invention have conducted various studies to achieve the foregoing objects and found that the objects can be effectively attained by providing novel piperidine derivatives of the present invention. These derivatives have potent antihistaminic and antiallergic activity and induce few adverse reactions such as central inhibition.

In accordance with the above objects, the present invention provides a piperidine derivative represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR4## wherein R₁ and R₂ are the same or different and each independently represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group, or a lower alkoxy group; R₃ represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; X represents an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom; Y represents an alkylene group having 1 to 7 carbon atoms which may be optionally substituted with a lower alkyl group, or Y represents an --A--O--B-- group wherein A and B are the same or different and each independently represents an alkylene group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms which may be optionally substituted with a lower alkyl group, and pharmacologically acceptable salts of the above compounds.

In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, the present invention provides a process for preparing a piperidine derivative represented by the general formula (I). The process comprises the steps of reacting a piperidine derivative represented by the following general formula (II): ##STR5## wherein R₁, R₂, and X are the same as those defined above, with a compound represented by Z--Y--COO--R₃ (IIIa) or CH₂ ═CHCOO--R₃ (IIIb) wherein R₃ and Y are the same as those defined above, and Z represents a halogen atom, in a solvent or without a solvent, and in the presence or absence of a base, followed by the step of hydrolysis in a solvent using an acid or a base, if necessary.

In accordance with yet another embodiment, the present invention provides an antihistaminic and antiallergic agent comprising an effective amount of a piperidine derivative represented by general formula (I).

In accordance with a further embodiment, the present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition for treatment of an allergic disease comprising an effective amount of a compound represented by general formula (I).

The invention also provides a method of treating an allergic disease comprising the step of administering to a mammal an effective amount of a piperidine derivative represented by general formula (I), a pharmacologically acceptable salt of the above compound, an antihistaminic and antiallergic agent comprising the same, or a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same.

Further objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the Description of the Preferred Embodiments which follows, when read in light of the attached Examples.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

The present invention provides a piperidine derivative represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR6## wherein R₁ and R₂ are the same or different and each independently represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group, or a lower alkoxy group; R₃ represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; X represents an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom; Y represents an alkylene group having 1 to 7 carbon atoms which may be optionally substituted with a lower alkyl group, or Y represents an --A--O--B-- group wherein A and B are the same or different and each independently represents an alkylene group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms which may be optionally substituted with a lower alkyl group. The present invention also provides pharmacologically acceptable salts of the above compounds. In addition, the present invention provides a process for preparing the compounds of the general formula (I), and a pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of the same together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or coating.

In the above general formula (I), the halogen atom represented by R₁ and R₂ may be, for example, a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, or bromine atom, the lower alkoxy group may be, for example, methoxy, ethoxy, n-propoxy, isopropoxy, n-butoxy, or isobutoxy group, the lower alkyl group represented by R₁, R₂, and R₃ or the lower alkyl group which may be a substituent of the alkylene group represented by Y, A, or B may be, for example, methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, or tert-butyl group. The alkylene group having 1 to 7 carbon atoms represented by Y which may be substituted with a lower alkyl group is preferably an alkylene group having 4 to 7 carbon atoms.

Preferred examples of the present invention include:

(±)-4-[(4-methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproic acid;

4-(diphenylmethoxy)-1-piperidinepropionic acid;

(±)-4-[(4-methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinepropionic acid;

(±)-4-[(4-methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinebutyric acid;

(±)-4-[(4-methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinevaleric acid;

(±)-4-[(4-methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidineheptanoic acid;

(±)-4-[(4-methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidineoctanoic acid;

(±)-4-[(4-ethylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproic acid;

(±)-4-[(4-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinepropionic acid;

(±)-4-[(4-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinebutyric acid;

(±)-4-[(4-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproic acid;

(±)-4-[(2-chlorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinebutyric acid;

(±)-4-[(4-fluorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinebutyric acid;

(±)-4-[(4-fluorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1piperidinevaleric acid;

4-[bis(4-fluorophenyl)methoxy]-1-piperidinevaleric acid;

(+)-4-[(4-methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproic acid;

(-)-4-[(4-methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproic acid;

(+)-4-[(4-ethylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproic acid;

(-)-4-[(4-ethylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproic acid;

(+)-4-[(4-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproic acid;

(-)-4-[(4-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproic acid;

(±)-methyl 4-[(4-methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproate;

(±)-ethyl 4-[(4-methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproate;

ethyl 4-(diphenylmethoxy)-1-piperidinepropionate;

(±)-ethyl 4-[(4-methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinepropionate;

(±)-ethyl 4-[(4-methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinebutyrate;

(±)-ethyl 4-[(4-methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinevalerate;

(±)-methyl 4-[(4-methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidineheptanoate;

(±)-methyl 4-[(4-methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidineoctanoate;

(±)-methyl 4-[(4-ethylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproate;

(±)-ethyl 4-[(4-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinepropionate;

(±)-ethyl 4-[(4-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinebutyrate;

(±)-methyl 4-[(4-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproate;

(±)-ethyl 4-[(2-chlorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinebutyrate;

(±)-ethyl 4-[(4-fluorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinebutyrate;

(±)-ethyl 4-[(4-fluorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinevalerate; 4-[bis(4-fluorophenyl) methoxy]-1-piperidinevaleric acid;

(±)-methyl 4-[(4-methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproate;

(±)-ethyl 4-[(4-methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproate;

(-)-methyl 4-[(4-methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproate;

(-)-ethyl 4-[(4-methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproate;

(+)-methyl 4-[(4-ethylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproate;

(-)-methyl 4-[(4-ethylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproate;

(+)-methyl 4-[(4-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproate;

(-)-methyl 4-[(4-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproate;

(+)-ethyl 4-[(4-ethylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproate;

(-)-ethyl 4-[(4-ethylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproate;

(+)-ethyl 4-[(4-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproate; and

(-)-ethyl 4-[(4-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproate.

The compounds of the present invention represented by the above general formula (I) may be converted to pharmacologically acceptable salts, if desired, and may then be reconverted to produce the free compound from the obtained salts.

The pharmacologically acceptable salts of the compounds of the present invention represented by the general formula (I) may be acid addition salts or alkali addition salts. Examples of the acid addition salts include mineral acids such as for example hydrochloride, hydrobromide, sulfate, nitrate, and phosphate, and organic acid salt such as for example acetate, maleate, fumarate, malate, citrate, oxalate, lactate, and tartarate. Examples of the alkali addition salts include metal salts such as for example sodium, potassium, and calcium salt, and organic alkali salts such as for example ammonium salts, methylamine, ethylamine, dimethylamine, triethylamine, ethanolamine, piperidine, and piperazine salts.

The compound of the present invention represented by the above general formula (I) may have one or more asymmetric carbon atoms in the molecule, and consequently, optically active compounds and diastereoisomers may exist, which are incorporated within the scope of the present invention.

The novel piperidine derivatives of the present invention represented by the above general formula (I) can be prepared by reacting a piperidine derivative represented by the following general formula (II): ##STR7## wherein R₁, R₂, and X are the same as those defined above, with a compound represented by Z--Y--COO--R₃ (IIIa) or CH₂ ═CHCOO--R₃ (IIIb) wherein R₃ and Y are the same as those defined above, and Z represents a halogen atom, in a solvent or without a solvent in the presence or absence of a base, and followed by hydrolysis in a solvent by using an acid or a base, if necessary.

Any inert solvent may be used in the condensation process of the present invention. Examples of the inert solvent include benzene, toluene, tetrahydrofuran, dioxane, acetone, acetonitrile, methanol, ethanol, isopropanol, n-butanol, dimethyl sulfoxide, and N,N-dimethylformamide.

Examples of the base used in the process of the present invention include potassium carbonate, sodium carbonate, pyridine, and triethylamine. The reaction may be carried out at from 0° to 200° C.

For the hydrolysis process, an acid such as for example hydrochloric acid or sulfuric acid, or a base such as for example sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, potassium carbonate, sodium carbonate, or sodium bicarbonate may be used. A solvent used in the hydrolysis may be, for example, water, methanol, ethanol, acetone, or tetrahydrofuran, and the hydrolysis may be carried our at from 0° to 100° C.

In addition, the compounds represented by the above general formula (II), used as starting materials for the above process, are, with few exceptions, novel compounds which may be prepared according to the following process: ##STR8## wherein, R₁, R₂, and X are the same as those defined above, Z' and Z" are the same or different and each represents a halogen atom, and R₄ represents a lower alkyl group.

The novel piperidine compound of the present invention represented by the above general formula (I) and the pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof has an excellent antihistaminic and antiallergic activity, and thus is quite useful for the treatment of an allergic disease, such as, for example, bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, dermatosis, and urticaria.

The piperidine compounds of the present invention and their pharmacologically acceptable salts may be administered orally or parenterally to a patient as a pharmaceutical composition which comprises an effective amount of said compound or said salt together with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or coating.

The pharmaceutical composition suitable for oral administration may be, for example, tablet, capsule, powder, subtilized granule, granule, solution, or syrup. The pharmaceutical composition suitable for parenteral administration may be injection, suppository, inhalant, eye drop, nasal drop, ointment, or cataplasm. The pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or coating used for the preparation of the pharmaceutical composition may be excipient, disintegrant or agent for accelerating disintegration, binder, lubricant, coating agent, pigment, diluent, base, solubilizing agent, solubilizer, isotonicity, pH adjusting agent, stabilizer, propellant, and adhesive.

For the preparation of the pharmaceutical composition suitable for oral administration, dermal administration, or mucosal application, the coating or carrier may comprise the following: an excipient such as for example glucose, lactose, D-mannitol, starch, or crystalline cellulose; a disintegrant or an agent for accelerating disintegration such as for example carboxymethylcellulose, starch, or calcium carboxymethylcellulose; a binder such as for example hydroxypropylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, polyvinylpyrrolidone, or gelatin; a lubricant such as for example magnesium stearate or talc; a coating agent such as for example hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, sucrose, or titanium oxide; a base such as for example petrolatum, liquid paraffin, polyethyleneglycol, or hard fat; a propellant such as for example from, diethylether, or compressed gas; and adhesive such as for example sodium polyacrylate, polyvinylalcohol, methylcellulose, polyisobutylene, or polybutene; or a base sheet such as for example cloth or plastic sheet. The pharmaceutical composition suitable for injection may comprise the following: a solubilizing agent or a solubilizer, e.g., distilled water for injection, saline, or propylene glycol which is useful for an aqueous composition or a composition for preparing aqueous solution before use; an isotonicity agent such as for example glucose, sodium chloride, D-mannitol, or glycerin; and a pH adjusting agent such as for example an inorganic or organic acid or an inorganic or organic base.

The dose of the pharmaceutical composition of the present invention for an adult patient may generally be from about 1 to 300 mg per day for oral administration, which may be increased or decreased depending on the conditions of the patient to be treated.

The present invention will be further illustrated by the following Examples and Reference Examples. The Examples are given by way of illustration only and are not to be construed as limiting.

Examples and Reference Examples

The following example shows the excellent effectiveness of the present compounds. The results of 48 hr homologous passive cutaneous anaphylaxis (PCA) in rats with the monitoring of antiallergic activity and potentiation of hexobarbital-induced anesthesia in mice with the monitoring of central nervous depressive activity are summarized in Table 1. The following compounds were used as the reference compounds.

Reference compound A: diphenylpyraline hydrochloride

Reference compound B: TMK-688

1.48 hr homologous passive cutaneous anaphylaxis (PCA) in rats

a) Preparation of DNP-As and rat anti-DNP-As serum

Ascaris extract coupled with 2,4-dinitrophenyl group (DNP-As) was prepared by the method of Koda et al. (Folia pharmacol. japon., 78, 319-334, 1981) and anti-DNP-As containing IgE antibody serum was prepared by the method of Tada and Okumura (J. Immunol., 106, 1019-1025, 1971). The PCA titer of the antiserum was estimated as 1:128 by 48 hr PCA in rats.

b) 48 hr homologous passive cutaneous anaphylaxis (PCA) in rats

Male Wistar rats weighing 160 to 220 g were sensitized passively by intradermal injection in the back, of 0.05 ml of anti-DNP-As serum, diluted 21-fold with saline. After 48 hr, the animals (18-20 hr fasted) were given i.v. 0.5 ml of 1% Evans blue solution containing 1 mg of DNP-As. After additional thirty minutes, the animals were killed by stunning and the skins were removed. The intensity of the response was evaluated by assaying the amount of dye leaked according to the method of Katayama et al. (Microbiol. Immunol., 22, 89-101, 1978). The percent inhibition of PCA was calculated using the following formula: ##EQU1##

Test compounds were given orally in a dose 1.0 mg/kg 1 hr prior to challenge with antigen. As a control, 5 ml/kg of vehicle (0.5% CMC) alone were given in a similar manner.

The results are shown in Table 1.

2. Potentiation of hexobarbital-induced anesthesia in mice

The loss of righting reflex induced by hexobarbital was used as an index of anesthesia. Groups of eight male ddY mice (20-24 hr fasted) weighing 19 to 27 g were treated orally with the test compounds (30 mg/kg) or vehicle. Thirty minutes later, 80 mg/kg of hexobarbital sodium were injected i.p. to the animals and the duration of loss of righting reflex was observed. The percent increase of sleeping time was calculated using the following formula: ##EQU2##

The results are listed in Table 1.

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The present compounds exhibited a more potent antiallergic activity and less potent central nervous depressive activity than the reference compounds.

Reference 1 (±)-4-[(4-Fluorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-methylpiperidine hydrochloride

A mixture of 48.6 g of 4-fluorobenzhydryl chloride, 25.3 g of 4-hydroxy-1-methylpiperidine and 18.3 g of potassium carbonate was heated with stirring at 140° C. for 5.5 hours. After cooling, water was added to the reaction mixture and extracted with ethyl acetate. The extract was washed with water, dried and concentrated. The residue was taken up in ether and the organic layer was extracted with hydrochloric acid. The aqueous layer was made alkaline with potassium carbonate and extracted with ether. The extract was washed with water, dried and concentrated to give 53.3 g of reddish brown liquid, which was converted to the hydrochloride in the usual manner and then recrystallized from a mixture of ethanol and ether to give colorless needles, mp 192°-193° C.

Analysis for C₁₉ H₂₂ FNO.HCl.1/4H₂ O: Calculated C, 67.05; H, 6.96; N, 4.12 Found C, 67.13; H, 6.89; N, 4.08

Reference 2 4-(Diphenylmethylthio)-1-methylpiperidine hydrochloride

A mixture of 12.7 g of benzhydryl chloride, 8.20 g of 4-mercapto-1-methylpiperidine and 8.64 g of potassium carbonate was heated with stirring at 150° C. for 3.5 hours. After cooling, water was added to the reaction mixture and extracted with benzene. The benzene layer was extracted with hydrochloric acid. The aqueous layer was made alkaline with potassium carbonate and extracted with ether. The extract was washed with water, dried and concentrated to give 10.3 g of brown liquid, which was purified by column chromatography on silica gel [eluent: chloroform-methanol (50:1)] to give an oily residue. The residue was solidified with n-hexane to give 6.41 g of pale brown crystals, m.p. 72°˜74° C., which were converted to the hydrochloride in the usual manner and then recrystallized from a mixture of acetone and ether to give pale yellow needles, mp 182°˜183° C.

Analysis for C₁₉ H₂₃ NS.HCl: Calculated C, 68.34; H, 7.24; N, 4.19 Found C, 68.21; H, 7.05; N, 4.18

The compounds of References 3 to 12 were prepared in the same manner as described in References 1 and 2.

Reference 3 (±)-4-[(2-chlorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-methylpiperidine fumarate

Colorless crystals, mp 156°˜157° C. (EtOH-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₁₉ H₂₂ ClNO.C₄ H₄ O₄ : Calculated C, 63.96; H, 6.07; N, 3.24 Found C, 63.97; H, 6.04; N, 3.27

Reference 4 (±)-4-[(3-Chlorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-methylpiperidine fumarate

Colorless prisms, mp 148°˜150° C. (EtOH-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₁₉ H₂₂ ClNO.C₄ H₄ O₄ : Calculated C, 63.96; H, 6.07; N, 3.24 Found C, 63.90; H, 6.17; N, 3.20

Reference 5 (±)-1-Methyl-4-[(4-methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]piperidine maleate

Colorless needles, mp 132°˜133° C. (EtOH-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₀ H₂₅ NO.C₄ H₄ O₄ : Calculated C, 70.05; H, 7.10; N, 3.40 Found C, 69.85; H, 7.06; N, 3.48

Reference 6 4-[Bis(4-fluorophenyl)methoxy]-1-methylpiperidine fumarate

Colorless needles, mp 147°˜148° C. (EtOH-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₁₉ H₂₁ F₂ NO.C₄ H₄ O₄ : Calculated C, 63.73; H, 5.81; N, 3.23 Found C, 63.77; H, 5.83; N, 3.22

Reference 7 (±)-4-[(4-Ethylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-methylpiperidine fumarate

Colorless crystals, mp 171°˜174° C. (EtOH-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₁ H₂₇ NO.C₄ H₄ O₄ : Calculated C, 70.57; H, 7.34; N, 3.29 Found C, 70.48; H, 7.22; N, 3.23

Reference 8 (±)-1-Methyl-4-[(4-n-propylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]piperidine hydrochloride

Colorless crystals, mp 166°˜169° C. (EtOH-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₂ H₂₉ NO.HCl.H₂ O: Calculated C, 69.91; H, 8.53; N, 3.71 Found C, 70.12; H, 8.33; N, 3.66

Reference 9 (±)-4-[(4-n-Butylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-methylpiperidine fumarate

Colorless crystals, mp 96°˜98° C. (AcOEt).

Analysis for C₂₃ H₃₁ NO.C₄ H₄ O₄ : Calculated C, 71.50; H, 7.78; N, 3.09 Found C, 71.20; H, 7.98; N, 3.18

Reference 10 (±)-4-[(4-tert-Butylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-methylpiperidine hydrochloride

Colorless crystals, mp 212°˜215° C. (EtOH-AcOEt).

Analysis for C₂₃ H₃₁ NO.HCl: Calculated C, 73.87; H, 8.62; N, 3.75 Found C, 73.76; H, 8.65; N, 3.73

Reference 11 4-[Bis(4-methylphenyl)methoxy]-1-methylpiperidine fumarate

Colorless crystals, mp 135°˜137° C. (Me₂ CO).

Analysis for C₂₁ H₂₇ NO.C₄ H₄ O₄ : Calculated C, 70.57; H, 7.34; N, 3.29 Found C, 70.39; H, 7.35; N, 3.38

Reference 12 (±)-4-[4-Ethoxyphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-methylpiperidine fumarate

Colorless needles, mp 164°˜165.5° C. (EtOH).

Analysis for C₂₁ H₂₇ NO₂.C₄ H₄ O₄ : Calculated C, 68.01; H, 7.08; N, 3.17 Found C, 67.83; H, 7.28; N, 3.08

Reference 13 (±)-Ethyl 4-[(4-fluorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecarboxylate

A quantity of 92.9 g of ethyl chlorocarbonate was added dropwise to a solution of 50.2 g of (±)-4-[(4-fluorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-methylpiperidine in 200 ml of toluene, and the resulting solution was refluxed for 8 hours. After cooling, the reaction solution was washed with hydrochloric acid and water, dried and concentrated to give 51.9 g of yellowish brown liquid.

Mass spectrum m/z: 357 (M⁺).

IR spectrum ν(liq) cm⁻¹ : 1698 (COO--).

NMR spectrum δ(CDCl₃) ppm: 1.24 (3H, t, J=7 Hz), 1.54-1.96 (4H, m), 3.00-3.36 (2H, m), 3.40-3.94 (3H, m), 4.11 (2H, q, J=7 Hz), 5.50 (1H, s), 6.97 (2H, t, J=9 Hz), 7.15-7.50 (7H, m).

Reference 14 Ethyl 4-(diphenylmethylthio)-1-piperidinecarboxylate

A quantity of 11.6 g of ethyl chlorocarbonate was added dropwise to a solution of 6.40 g of 4-(diphenylmethylthio)-1-methylpiperidine in 30 ml of toluene, and then the resulting mixture was refluxed for 2.5 hours. After cooling, the reaction mixture was washed with hydrochloric acid and water, dried and concentrated to give 7.73 g of pale yellowish brown solid, which were recrystallized from n-hexane to give colorless needles, mp 70°˜71° C.

Analysis for C₂₁ H₂₅ NO₂ S: Calculated C, 70.95; H, 7.09; N, 3.94 Found C, 71.09; H, 6.89; N, 3.92

The compounds of References 15 to 25 were prepared in the same manner as described in References 13 and 14.

Reference 15 (±)-Ethyl 4-[(2-chlorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecarboxylate

Pale brown liquid.

Mass spectrum m/z: 373, 375 (3:1, M⁺).

IR spectrum ν(liq) cm⁻¹ : 1700 (COO--).

NMR spectrum δ(CDCl₃) ppm: 1.24 (3H, t, J=7 Hz), 1.40-2.10 (4H, m), 3.00-4.00 (5H, m), 4.11 (2H, q, J=7 Hz), 5.99 (1H, s), 7.00-7.70 (9H, m).

Reference 16 (±)-Ethyl 4-[(3-chlorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecarboxylate

Pale brown liquid.

Mass spectrum m/z: 373, 375 (3:1, M⁺).

IR spectrum ν(liq) cm⁻¹ : 1698 (COO--).

NMR spectrum δ(CDCl₃) ppm: 1.25 (3H, t, J=7 Hz), 1.50-2.05 (4H, m), 3.00-4.00 (5H, m), 4.12 (2H, q, J=7 Hz), 5.47 (1H, s), 7.00-7.55 (9H, m).

Reference 17 (±)-Ethyl 4-[(4-chlorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecarboxylate

Pale yellow liquid.

Mass spectrum m/z: 373, 375 (3:1, M⁺).

IR spectrum ν(liq) cm⁻¹ : 1698 (COO--).

NMR spectrum δ(CDCl₃) ppm: 1.24 (3H, t, J=7 Hz), 1.45-2.00 (4H, m), 3.00-3.95 (5H, m), 4.11 (2H, q, J=7 Hz), 5.48 (1H, s), 7.10-7.50 (9H, m).

Reference 18 (±)-Ethyl 4-[(4-methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecarboxylate

Pale yellowish brown liquid.

Mass spectrum m/z: 353(M⁺).

IR spectrum ν(liq) cm⁻¹ : 1700 (COO--).

NMR spectrum δ(CDCl₃) ppm: 1.24 (3H, t, J=7 Hz), 1.40-2.00 (4H, m), 2.31 (3H, s), 3.00-3.96 (5H, m), 4.11 (2H, q, J=7 Hz), 5.49 (1H, s), 7.00-7.50 (9H, m).

Reference 19 (±)-Ethyl 4-[(4-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecarboxylate

Pale brown liquid.

Mass spectrum m/z: 369(M⁺).

IR spectrum ν(liq) cm⁻¹ : 1696 (COO--).

NMR spectrum δ(CDCl₃) ppm: 1.24 (3H, t, J=7 Hz), 1.50-2.00 (4H, m), 3.00-3.95 (5H, m), 3.77 (3H, s), 4.11 (2H, q, J=7 Hz), 5.48 (1H, s), 6.84 (2H, d, J=9 Hz), 7.10-7.50 (5H, m), 7.24 (2H, d, J=9 Hz).

Reference 20 (±)-Ethyl 4-[(4-ethylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecarboxylate

Pale brown liquid.

Mass spectrum m/z: 367(M⁺).

IR spectrum ν(liq) cm⁻¹ : 1700 (COO--).

NMR spectrum δ(CDCl₃) ppm: 1.21 (3H, t, J=7 Hz), 1.24 (3H, t, J=7 Hz), 1.55-2.04 (4H, m), 2.62 (2H, q, J=7 Hz), 3.00-3.97 (5H, m), 4.11 (2H, q, J=7 Hz), 5.50 (1H, s), 7.00-7.50 (9H, m).

Reference 21 (±)-Ethyl 4-[(4-n-propylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecarboxylate

Yellow liquid.

Mass spectrum m/z: 381(M⁺).

IR spectrum ν(liq) cm⁻¹ : 1702 (COO--).

NMR spectrum δ(CDCl₃) ppm: 0.92 (3H, t, J=7 Hz), 1.24 (3H, t, J=7 Hz), 1.36-2.04 (6H, m), 2.55 (2H, t, J=7 Hz), 3.00-3.96 (5H, m), 4.11 (2H, q, J=7 Hz), 5.49 (1H, s), 7.00-7.46 (9H, m).

Reference 22 (±)-Ethyl 4-[(4-n-butylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecarboxylate

Yellow liquid.

Mass spectrum m/z: 395(M⁺).

IR spectrum ν(liq) cm⁻¹ : 1702 (COO--).

NMR spectrum δ(CDCl₃) ppm: 0.91 (3H, t, J=7 Hz), 1.24 (3H, t, J=7 Hz), 1.09-2.02 (8H, m), 2.57 (2H, t, J=7 Hz), 3.04-3.96 (5H, m), 4.11 (2H, q, J=7 Hz), 5.49 (1H, s), 7.04-7.46 (9H, m).

Reference 23 (±)-Ethyl 4-[(4-tert-butylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecarboxylate

Yellow liquid.

Mass spectrum m/z: 395(M⁺).

IR spectrum ν(liq) cm⁻¹ : 1702 (COO--).

NMR spectrum δ(CDCl₃) ppm: 1.24 (3H, t, J=7 Hz), 1.29 (9H, s), 1.50-1.90 (4H, m), 3.00-3.96 (5H, m), 4.11 (2H, q, J=7 Hz), 5.50 (1H, s), 7.10-7.46 (9H, m).

Reference 24 Ethyl 4-[bis(4-methylphenyl)methoxy]-1-piperidinecarboxylate

Orange liquid.

Mass spectrum m/z: 367(M⁺).

IR spectrum ν(liq) cm⁻¹ : 1700 (COO--).

NMR spectrum δ(CDCl₃) ppm: 1.24 (3H, t, J=7 Hz), 1.39-2.00 (4H, m), 2.31 (6H, s), 2.98-3.95 (5H, m), 4.11 (2H, q, J=7 Hz), 5.46 (1H, s), 7.00-7.37 (8H, m).

Reference 25 (±)-Ethyl 4-[(4-ethoxyphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecarboxylate

Pale brown liquid.

Mass spectrum m/z: 383(M⁺).

IR spectrum ν(liq) cm⁻¹ : 1700 (COO--).

NMR spectrum δ(CDCl₃) ppm: 1.24 (3H, t, J=7 Hz), 1.39 (3H, t, J=7 Hz), 1.54-2.00 (4H, m), 3.01-3.88 (5H, m), 4.01 (2H, q, J=7 Hz), 4.12 (2H, q, J=7 Hz), 5.47 (1H, s), 6.83 (2H, d, J=9 Hz), 7.08-7.47 (5H, m), 7.22 (2H, d, J=9 Hz).

Reference 26 (±)-4-[(4-Fluorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]piperidine hydrochloride

A mixture of 51.4 g of (±)-ethyl 4-[(4-fluorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecarboxylate, 50.0 g of sodium hydroxide, 52.5 ml of water and 300 ml of ethanol was refluxed for 22 hours and concentrated. Water was added to the residue and extracted with ether. The ether layer was washed with water and extracted with hydrochloric acid. The aqueous layer was made alkaline with potassium carbonate and extracted with ether. The extract was washed with water, dried and concentrated to give 38.3 g of pale yellowish brown liquid, which was converted to the hydrochloride in the usual manner and then recrystallized from a mixture of ethanol and ether to give colorless needles, mp 173°˜174° C.

Analysis for C₁₈ H₂₀ FNO.HCl: Calculated C, 67.18; H, 6.58; N, 4.35 Found C, 67.19; H, 6.53; N, 4.32

Reference 27 4-(Diphenylmethylthio)piperidine hydrochloride

A mixture of 7.60 g of ethyl 4-(diphenylmethylthio)-1-piperidinecarboxylate, 5.12 g of sodium hydroxide, 12.8 ml of water and 50 ml of ethanol was refluxed for 13 hours and then concentrated. Water was added to the residue and the resulting mixture was extracted with ether. The ether layer was extracted with hydrochloric acid. The aqueous layer was made alkaline with potassium carbonate and extracted with ethyl acetate. The extract was washed with water, dried and concentrated to give 5.05 g of pale brown crystals, mp 86°˜88° C. The crystals were converted to the hydrochloride in the usual manner and then recrystallized from ethanol to give pale yellow prisms, mp 199°˜200° C.

Analysis for C₁₈ H₂₁ NS.HCl: Calculated C, 67.58; H, 6.93; N, 4.38 Found C, 67.55; H, 6.79; N, 4.34

The compounds of References 28 to 38 were prepared in the same manner described in References 26 and 27.

Reference 28 (±)-4-[(2-Chlorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]piperidine hydrochloride

Colorless crystals, mp 157°˜160° C. (EtOH-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₁₈ H₂₀ ClNO.HCl: Calculated C, 63.91; H, 6.26; N, 4.14 Found C, 63.69; H, 6.21; N, 4.12

Reference 29 (±)-4-[(3-Chlorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]piperidine fumarate

Colorless crystals, mp 159°˜160° C. (MeOH-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₁₈ H₂₀ ClNO.C₄ H₄ O₄ : Calculated C, 63.23; H, 5.79; N, 3.35 Found C, 63.16; H, 5.70; N, 3.33

Reference 30 (±)-4-[4-Chlorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]piperidine maleate

Colorless prisms, mp 159°˜161° C. (EtOH).

Analysis for C₁₈ H₂₀ ClNO.C₄ H₄ O₄ : Calculated C, 63.23; H, 5.79; N, 3.35 Found C, 63.07; H, 5.89; N, 3.39

Reference 31 (±)-4-[(4-Methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]piperidine fumarate

Colorless needles, mp. 188°˜189° C. (EtOH).

Analysis for C₁₉ H₂₃ NO.C₄ H₄ O₄ : Calculated C, 69.50; H, 6.85; N, 3.52 Found C, 69.34; H, 7.02; N, 3.57

Reference 32 (±)-4-[(4-Methoxyphenyl)phenylmethoxy]piperidine fumarate

Colorless crystals, mp 152°˜153° C. (EtOH-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₁₉ H₂₃ NO₂.C₄ H₄ O₄.1/4H₂ O: Calculated C, 66.09; H, 6.63; N, 3.35 Found C, 66.06; H, 6.45; N, 3.42

Reference 33 (±)-4-[(4-Ethylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]piperidine fumarate

Colorless crystals, mp 127°˜129° C. (EtOH-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₀ H₂₅ NO.C₄ H₄ O₄ : Calculated C, 70.05; H, 7.10; N, 3.40 Found C, 70.33; H, 7.10; N, 3.43

Reference 34 (±)-4-[(4-n-Propylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]piperidine fumarate

Colorless needles, mp 142°˜143.5° C. (EtOH-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₁ H₂₇ NO.C₄ H₄ O₄ : Calculated C, 70.57; H, 7.34; N, 3.29 Found C, 70.62; H, 7.44; N, 3.32

Reference 35 (±)-4-[(4-n-Butylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]piperidine fumarate

Colorless pillars, mp 183°˜184° C. (MeOH-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₂ H₂₉ NO.1/2C₄ H₄ O₄ : Calculated C, 75.56; H, 8.19; N, 3.67 Found C, 75.39; H, 8.26; N, 3.56

Reference 36 (±)-4-[(4-tert-Butylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]piperidine fumarate

Colorless crystals, mp 163°˜166° C. (EtOH-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₂ H₂₉ NO.C₄ H₄ O₄ : Calculated C, 71.05; H, 7.57; N, 3.19 Found C, 70.99; H, 7.52; N, 3.23

Reference 37 4-[Bis(4-methylphenyl)methoxy]piperidine fumarate

Colorless needles, mp 164°˜168° C. (MeOH).

Analysis for C₂₀ H₂₅ NO.C₄ H₄ O₄ : Calculated C, 70.05; H, 7.10; N, 3.40 Found C, 69.93; H, 7.16; N, 3.31

Reference 38 (±)-4-[(4-Ethoxyphenyl)phenylmethoxy]piperidine fumarate

Colorless prisms, mp 112°˜115° C. (EtOH).

Analysis for C₂₀ H₂₅ NO.C₄ H₄ O₄ : Calculated C, 67.43; H, 6.84 N, 3.28 Found C, 67.24; H, 6.85; N, 3.33

Reference 39 (+)- and (-)-4-[(4-Methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]piperidine

(+)-Dibenzoyl-D-tartaric acid (19.3 g) was added to a solution of 25.3 g of (±)-4-[(4-methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-piperidine in methanol. The precipitate was collected by filtration to give 15.8 g of the crude (+)-dibenzoyl-D-tartarate. The mother liquor was concentrated and the residue obtained was converted to the free base in the usual manner. (-)-Dibenzoyl-L-tartaric acid (8.28 g) was added to the solution of the free base in methanol. The precipitate was collected by filtration to give 16.8 g of the crude (-)-dibenzoyl-L-tartarate. The crude (+)-dibenzoyl-D-tartarate was recrystallized from methanol to give 6.72 g of the pure (+)-dibenzoyl-D-tartarate as colorless needles, mp 166.5°˜167° C. The needles were converted to the free base in the usual manner to give 3.73 g of (+)-4-[(4-methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]piperidine as colorless liquid [specific rotation [α]_(D) ²⁰ +13.3° (c=0.5, CHCl₃), optical purity 96% ee]. The free base was converted to the fumarate in the usual manner, and the fumarate was recrystallized from ethanol to give colorless needles, mp 173°˜174° C.

specific rotation [α]_(D) ²⁰ +10.2° (c=0.5, MeOH).

Analysis for C₁₉ H₂₃ NO.C₄ H₄ O₄ : Calculated C, 69.50; H, 6.85; N, 3.52 Found C, 69.53; H, 6.93; N, 3.56

The crude (-)-dibenzoyl-L-tartarate was recrystallized from methanol to give 9.37 g of the pure (-)-dibenzoyl-L-tartarate as colorless needles, mp 169° C. The needles were converted to the free base in the usual manner to give 5.16 g of (-)-4-[(4-methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]piperidine as a colorless liquid [specific rotation [α]_(D) ²⁰ -13.4° (c=0.5, CHCl₃), optical purity 96% ee]. The free base was converted to the fumarate in the usual manner, and the fumarate was recrystallized from ethanol to give colorless needles, mp 173.5°˜175° C.

specific rotation [α]_(D) ²⁰ -10.1° (c=0.5, MeOH).

Analysis for C₁₉ H₂₃ NO.C₄ H₄ O₄ : Calculated C, 69.50; H, 6.85; N, 3.52 Found C, 69.62; H, 6.95; N, 3.60

EXAMPLE 1 (±)-Methyl 4-[(4-methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproate hydrochloride

A mixture of 7.00 g of (±)-4-[(4-methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-piperidine, 6.25 g of methyl 6-bromocaproate, 3.44 g of potassium carbonate and 35 ml of N,N-dimethylformamide was stirred at 70° C. for 3.5 hours. After cooling, water was added to the reaction mixture and the resulting mixture was extracted with ether. The ether layer was extracted with hydrochloric acid. The aqueous layer was made alkaline with potassium carbonate and extracted with ether. The extract was washed with water, dried and concentrated to give 8.96 g of yellow liquid. The yellow liquid was converted to the hydrochloride in the usual manner to give 8.29 g of pale orange crystals, which were then recrystallized from ethyl acetate to give colorless needles. mp 126°˜129° C.

Analysis for C₂₆ H₃₅ NO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 70.01; H, 8.14; N, 3.14 Found C, 69.78; H, 8.13; N, 3.14

EXAMPLE 2 Ethyl 4-(diphenylmethoxy)-1-piperidinepropionate hydrochloride

A mixture of 5.34 g of 4-(diphenylmethoxy)piperidine, 3.98 g of ethyl 3-bromopropionate, 2.76 g of potassium carbonate and 30 ml of N,N-dimethylformamide was stirred at 70° C. for 3 hours. After cooling, water was added to the reaction mixture and the resulting mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate. The extract was washed with water, dried and concentrated to give 5.90 g of pale yellow liquid. The yellow liquid was converted to the hydrochloride in the usual manner, and the hydrochloride was then recrystallized from ethanol to give colorless plates, mp 176°˜178° C.

Analysis for C₂₃ H₂₉ NO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 68.39; H, 7.49; N, 3.47 Found C, 68.29; H, 7.33; N, 3.45

EXAMPLE 3 Ethyl 4-[bis(4-methylphenyl)methoxy]-1-piperidinepropionate hydrochloride

A mixture of 3.25 g of 4-[bis(4-methylphenyl)methoxy]-piperidine, 1.43 g of ethyl acrylate and 20 ml of ethanol was refluxed for 2 hours and then concentrated. The residue was dissolved in ether and made acidic with ethanolic hydrogen chloride give 4.23 g of colorless crystals. The crystals were recrystallized from a mixture of acetone and ether to give colorless needles, mp 153°˜156° C.

Analysis for C₂₅ H₃₃ NO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 69.51; H, 7.93; N, 3.24 Found C, 69.39; H, 7.96; N, 3.25

EXAMPLE 4 Ethyl 4-(diphenylmethylthio)-1-piperidinepropionate hydrochloride

A mixture of 1.70 g of 4-(diphenylmethylthio)piperidine, 1.30 g of ethyl 3-bromopropionate, 0.83 g of potassium carbonate and 10 ml of N,N-dimethylformamide was stirred at 70° C. for 3 hours. After cooling, water was added to the reaction mixture and the resulting mixture was extracted with ether. The ether layer was extracted with hydrochloric acid. The aqueous layer was made alkaline with potassium carbonate and extracted with ether. The extract was washed with water, dried and concentrated to give 1.98 g of pale yellowish brown liquid. The brown liquid was converted to the hydrochloride and then recrystallized from a mixture of ethanol and ether to give colorless crystals, mp 149°˜150° C.

Analysis for C₂₃ H₂₉ NO₂ S.HCl: Calculated C, 65.77; H, 7.20; N, 3.33 Found C, 65.72; H, 7.06; N, 3.36

EXAMPLE 5 (±)-Methyl 2-[4-[(4-fluorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]piperidino]-ethoxyacetate

A mixture of 4.46 g of (±)-[(4-fluorophenyl)-phenylmethoxy]-piperidine, 2.75 g of methyl 2-chloroethoxyacetate, 2.07 g of potassium carbonate and 45 ml of N,N-dimethylformamide was stirred at 70° C. for 22 hours. After cooling, water was added to the reaction mixture and extracted with ether. The extract was washed with water, dried and evaporated. The residue was purified by column chromatography on silica gel [eluent: chloroform-methanol (50:1)] to give 4.40 g of yellowish orange liquid.

Mass spectrum m/z: 401 (M⁺).

IR spectrum ν(liq) cm⁻¹ : 1758 (COO--).

NMR spectrum δ(CDCl₃) ppm:1.60-2.00 (4H, m), 2.00-3.00 (4H, m), 2.60 (2H, t, J=5.5 Hz), 3.20-3.55 (1H, m), 3.66 (2H, t, J=5.5 Hz), 3.73 (3H, s), 4.11 (2H, s), 5.48 (1H, s), 6.97 (2H, t, J=9 Hz), 7.15-7.45 (7H, m).

The compounds of Example 6 to 63 were prepared in the same manner described in Example 1 to 5.

EXAMPLE 6 (±)-Ethyl 4-[(4-methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidineacetate

Pale yellow liquid.

Mass spectrum m/z: 367 (M⁺).

IR spectrum ν(liq) cm⁻¹ : 1746 (COO--).

NMR spectrum δ(CDCl₃) ppm: 1.25 (3H, t, J=7 Hz), 1.66-2.06 (4H, m), 2.06-2.96 (4H, m), 2.31 (3H, s), 3.19 (2H, s), 3.28-3.62 (1H, m), 4.16 (2H, q, J=7 Hz), 5.47 (1H, s), 7.00-7.42 (9H, m).

EXAMPLE 7 (±)-Ethyl 4-[(4-methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinepropionate fume

Colorless crystals, mp 101°˜104° C. (EtOH-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₄ H₃₁ NO₃.C₄ H₄ O₄ : Calculated C, 67.59; H, 7.09; N, 2.81 Found C, 67.29; H, 7.15; N, 2.83

EXAMPLE 8 (±)-Ethyl 4-[(4-methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinebutyrate

Yellow liquid.

Mass spectrum m/z: 395 (M⁺).

IR spectrum ν(liq) cm⁻¹ : 1736 (COO--).

NMR spectrum δ(CDCl₃) ppm: 1.24 (3H, t, J=7 Hz), 1.40-3.00 (14H,m), 2.31 (3H, s), 3.20-3.60 (1H, m), 4.11 (2H, q, J=7 Hz), 5.48 (1H, s), 7.00-7.50 (9H, m).

EXAMPLE 9 (±)-Ethyl 4-[(4-methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinevalerate fumarate

Colorless needles, mp 116°˜117° C. (AcOEt).

Analysis for C₂₆ H₃₅ NO₃.C₄ H₄ O₄ : Calculated C, 68.55; H, 7.48; N, 2.66 Found C, 68.36; H, 7.35; N, 2.59

EXAMPLE 10 (±)-Methyl 4-[(4-methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidineheptanoate fumarate

Colorless crystals, mp 45°˜48° C. (AcOEt).

Analysis for C₂₇ H₃₇ NO₃. C₄ H₄ O₄ O: Calculated C, 68.99; H, 7.66; N, 2.60 Found C, 68.77; H, 7.72; N, 2.63

EXAMPLE 11 (±)-Methyl 4-[(4-methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidineoctanoate fumarate

Colorless crystals, mp 44°˜48° C. (AcOEt).

Analysis for C₂₈ H₃₉ NO₃.C₄ H₄ O₄ : Calculated C, 69.42; H, 7.83; N, 2.53 Found C, 69.20; H, 7.97; N, 2.61

EXAMPLE 12 (±)-Methyl 2-[4-[(4-methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]piperidino]ethoxyacetate

Pale yellow liquid.

Mass spectrum m/z: 397 (M⁺).

IR spectrum ν(liq) cm⁻¹ : 1758 (COO--).

NMR spectrum δ(CDCl₃) ppm: 1.64-2.04 (4H, m), 2.04-2.96 (4H, m), 2.31 (3H, s), 2.60 (2H, t, J=5.5 Hz), 3.30-3.56 (1H, m), 3.66 (2H, t, J=5.5 Hz) 3.73 (3H, s), 4.11 (2H, s), 5.47 (1H, s), 7.00-7.40 (9H, m).

EXAMPLE 13 (±)-Ethyl 4-[(4-ethylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinepropionate hydrochloride

Colorless prisms, mp 142°˜145° C. (AcOEt).

Analysis for C₂₅ H₃₃ NO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 69.51; H, 7.93; N, 3.24 Found C, 69.23; H, 7.91; N, 3.33

EXAMPLE 14 (±)-Methyl 4-[(4-ethylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproate

Yellow liquid.

Mass spectrum m/z: 423 (M⁺).

IR spectrum ν(liq) cm⁻¹ : 1738 (COO--).

NMR spectrum δ(CDCl₃) ppm: 1.09-2.97 (18H, m), 1.21 (3H, t, J=7.5 Hz), 2.62 (2H, q, J=7.5 Hz), 3.28-3.60 (1H, m), 3.65 (3H, s), 5.48 (1H, s), 7.03-7.50 (9H, m).

EXAMPLE 15 (±)-Ethyl 4-[(4-n-propylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinepropionate hydrochloride

Colorless needles, mp 154°˜156° C. (AcOEt).

Analysis for C₂₆ H₃₅ NO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 70.01; H,8.14; N, 3.14 Found C, 70.00; H, 8.13; N, 3.21

EXAMPLE 16 (±)-Methyl 4-[(4-n-propylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproate fumarate

Colorless crystals, mp 108°˜110° C. (AcOEt).

Analysis for C₂₈ H₃₉ NO₃.C₄ H₄ O₄ : Calculated C, 69.42; H, 7.83; N, 2.53 Found C, 69.23; H, 7.79; N, 2.58

EXAMPLE 17 (±)-Ethyl 4-[(4-n-butylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinepropionate hydrochloride

Colorless needles, mp 167°˜170° C. (AcOEt).

Analysis for C₂₇ H₃₇ NO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 70.49; H, 8.33; N, 3.04 Found C, 70.49; H, 8.27; N, 3.08

EXAMPLE 18 (±)-Methyl 4-[(4-n-butylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproate

Pale yellow liquid.

Mass spectrum m/z: 451 (M⁺).

IR spectrum ν(liq) cm⁻¹ : 1740 (COO--).

NMR spectrum δ(CDCl₃) ppm: 0.91 (3H, t, J=7 Hz), 1.12-3.00 (24H, m), 3.30-3.58 (1H, m), 3.65 (3H, s), 5.48 (1H, s), 7.04-7.44 (9H, m).

EXAMPLE 19 (±)-Ethyl 4-[(4-tert-butylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinepropionate hydrochloride

Colorless flakes, mp 138°˜140.5° C. (AcOEt).

Analysis for C₂₇ H₃₇ NO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 70.49; H, 8.33; N, 3.04 Found C, 70.47; H, 8.19; N, 3.11

EXAMPLE 20 (±)-Methyl 4-[(4-tert-butylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproate fumarate

Colorless crystals, mp 108°˜110° C. (AcOEt).

Analysis for C₂₉ H₄₁ NO₃.C₄ H₄ O₄ : Calculated C, 69.82; H, 7.99; N, 2.47 Found C, 69.65; H, 7.94; N, 2.39

EXAMPLE 21 Methyl 4-[bis(4-methylphenyl)methoxy]-1-piperidinecaproate fumarate

Colorless crystals, mp 50°˜53° C. (AcOEt).

Analysis for C₂₇ H₃₇ NO₃.C₄ H₄ O₄ : Calculated C, 68.99; H, 7.66; N, 2.60 Found C, 68.73; H, 7.69; N, 2.59

EXAMPLE 22 (±)-Ethyl 4-[(4-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidineacetate maleate

Colorless needles, mp 109°˜112° C. (Me₂ CO-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₃ H₂₉ NO₄.C₄ H₄ O₄ : Calculated C, 64.92; H, 6.66; N, 2.80 Found C, 64.87; H, 6.64; N, 2.88

EXAMPLE 23 (±)-Ethyl 4-[(4-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinepropionate fumarate

Colorless crystals, mp 109°˜111° C. (EtOH-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₄ H₃₁ NO₄.C₄ H₄ O₄ : Calculated C, 65.48; H, 6.87; N, 2.73 Found C, 65.37; H, 6.82; N, 2.64

EXAMPLE 24 (±)-Ethyl 4-[(4-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinebutyrate fumarate

Colorless crystals, mp 127°˜130° C. (EtOH-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₅ H₃₃ NO₄.C₄ H₄ O₄ : Calculated C, 66.02; H, 7.07; N, 2.65 Found C, 65.82; H, 7.12; N, 2.63

EXAMPLE 25 (±)-Ethyl 4-[(4-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinevalerate fumarate

Pale brown prisms, mp 117°˜119° C. (Me₂ CO-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₆ H₃₅ NO₄.C₄ H₄ O₄ : Calculated C, 66.53; H, 7.26; N, 2.59 Found C, 66.41; H, 7.13; N, 2.47

EXAMPLE 26 (±)-Methyl 4-[(4-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproate fumarate

Colorless flakes, mp 95°˜97° C. (Me₂ CO-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₆ H₃₅ NO₄.C₄ H₄ O₄ : Calculated C, 66.53; H, 7.26; N, 2.59 Found C, 66.42; H, 7.01; N, 2.60

EXAMPLE 27 (±)-Methyl 4-[(4-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidineheptanoate fumarate

Colorless crystals, mp 97°˜101° C. (AcOEt).

Analysis for C₂₇ H₃₇ NO₄.C₄ H₄ O₄ : Calculated C, 67.01; H, 7.44; N, 2.52 Found C, 66.97; H, 7.39; N, 2.61

EXAMPLE 28 (±)-Methyl 4-[(4-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidineoctanoate fumarate

Colorless crystals, mp 104°˜106° C. (AcOEt).

Analysis for C₂₈ H₃₉ NO₄.C₄ H₄ O₄ : Calculated C, 67.47; H, 7.61; N, 2.46 Found C, 67.24; H, 7.77; N, 2.56

EXAMPLE 29 (±)-Methyl 2-[4-[(4-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethoxy]piperidino]ethoxyacetate

Pale yellow liquid.

Mass spectrum m/z: 413 (M⁺).

IR spectrum ν(liq) cm⁻¹ : 1756 (COO--).

NMR spectrum δ(CDCl₃) ppm: 1.60-2.08 (4H, m), 2.08-3.00 (4H, m), 2.61 (2H, t, J=5.5 Hz), 3.30-3.56 (1H, m), 3.67 (2H, t, J=5.5 Hz), 3.73 (3H, s), 3.77 (3H, s), 4.11 (2H, s), 5.47 (1H, s), 6.83 (2H, d, J=9 Hz), 7.23 (2H, d, J=9 Hz), 7.08-7.44 (5H, m).

EXAMPLE 30 (±)-Ethyl 4-[(4-ethoxyphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinepropionate fumarate

Colorless crystals, mp 149°˜150.5° C. (AcOEt).

Analysis for C₂₅ H₃₃ NO₄.C₄ H₄ O₄ : Calculated C, 66.02; H, 7.07; N, 2.65 Found C, 65.89; H, 7.02; N, 2.65

EXAMPLE 31 (±)-Methyl 4-[(4-ethoxyphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproate fumarate

Colorless crystals, mp 128°˜131° C. (AcOEt).

Analysis for C₂₇ H₃₇ NO₄.C₄ H₄ O₄ : Calculated C, 67.01; H, 7.44; N, 2.52 Found C, 66.98; H, 7.52; N, 2.52

EXAMPLE 32 Ethyl 4-(diphenylmethoxy)-1-piperidineacetate

Pale yellow liquid.

Mass spectrum m/z: 353 (M⁺).

IR spectrum ν(liq) cm⁻¹ : 1748 (COO--).

NMR spectrum δ(CDCl₃) ppm: 1.25 (3H, t, J=7 Hz), 1.56-2.10 (4H, m), 2.20-3.00 (4H, m), 3.20 (2H, s), 3.30-3.64 (1H, m), 4.17 (2H, q, J=7 Hz), 5.50 (1H, s), 7.08-7.64 (10H, m).

EXAMPLE 33 (±)-Ethyl 4-(diphenylmethoxy)-α-methyl-1-piperidineacetate

Pale yellow liquid.

Mass spectrum m/z: 367 (M⁺).

IR spectrum ν(liq) cm⁻¹ : 1730 (COO--).

NMR spectrum δ(CDCl₃) ppm: 1.24 (3H, t, J=7 Hz), 1.27 (3H, d, J=7 Hz), 1.50-2.10 (4H, m), 2.15-3.05 (4H, m), 3.27 (1H, q,J=7 Hz), 3.15-3.65 (1H, m), 4.14 (2H, q, J=7 Hz), 5.50 (1H, s), 7.05-7.45 (10H, m).

EXAMPLE 34 Ethyl 4-(diphenylmethoxy)-1-piperidinevalerate hydrochloride

Colorless flakes, mp 137°˜139° C. (AcOEt).

Analysis for C₂₅ H₃₃ NO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 69.51; H, 7.93; N, 3.24 Found C, 69.50; H, 7.86; N, 3.33

EXAMPLE 35 Methyl 4-(diphenylmethoxy)-1-piperidinecaproate hydrochloride

Colorless needles, mp 142.5°˜143.5° C. (H₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₅ H₃₃ NO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 69.51; H, 7.93; N, 3.24 Found C, 69.31; H, 7.82; N, 3.31

EXAMPLE 36 Methyl 4-(diphenylmethoxy)-1-piperidineheptanoate hydrochloride

Colorless crystals, mp 105°˜108° C. (AcOEt).

Analysis for C₂₆ H₃₅ NO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 70.01; H, 8.14; N, 3.14 Found C, 69.95; H, 8.10; N, 3.16

EXAMPLE 37 Methyl 4-(diphenylmethoxy)-1-piperidineoctanoate hydrochloride

Colorless needles, mp 115°˜118° C. (AcOEt).

Analysis for C₂₇ H₃₇ NO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 70.49; H, 8.33; N, 3.04 Found C, 70.31; H, 8.50; N, 3.06

EXAMPLE 38 Methyl 2-[4-(diphenylmethoxy)piperidino]ethoxyacetate

Colorless liquid.

Mass spectrum m/z: 383 (M⁺).

IR spectrum ν(liq) cm⁻¹ : 1756 (COO--).

NMR spectrum δ(CDCl₃) ppm: 1.50-2.97 (8H, m), 2.61 (2H, t, J=6 Hz), 3.30-3.60 (1H, m), 3.67(2H, t, J=6 Hz), 3.73 (3H, s), 4.11 (2H, s), 5.50 (1H, s), 7.29 (10H, s-like).

EXAMPLE 39 (±)-Ethyl 4-[(4-chlorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidineacetate hydrochloride

Colorless needles, mp 166°˜167° C. (EtOH-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₂ H₂₆ ClNO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 62.27; H, 6.41; N, 3.30 Found C, 62.02; H, 6.36; N, 3.22

EXAMPLE 40 (±)-Ethyl 4-[(4-chlorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinepropionate hydrochloride

Colorless crystals, mp 187°˜189° C. (EtOH-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₃ H₂₈ ClNO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 63.01; H, 6.67; N, 3.20 Found C, 62.77; H, 6.63; N, 3.24

EXAMPLE 41 (±)-Ethyl 4-[(4-chlorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinevalerate fumarate

Colorless needles, mp 125°˜126° C. (H₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₅ H₃₂ ClNO₃.C₄ H₄ O₄ : Calculated C, 63.79; H, 6.65; N, 2.57 Found C, 63.78; H, 6.54; N, 2.59

EXAMPLE 42 (±)-Methyl 4-[(4-chlorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproate

Yellow liquid.

Mass spectrum m/z: 429, 431 (3:1, M⁺).

IR spectrum ν(liq) cm⁻¹ : 1738 (COO--).

NMR spectrum δ(CDCl₃) ppm: 1.20-1.92 (10H, m), 1.96-2.88 (6H, m), 2.30 (2H, t, J=7 Hz), 3.26-3.54 (1H, m), 3.64 (3H, s), 5.46 (1H, s), 7.16-7.40 (9H, m).

EXAMPLE 43 (±)-Methyl 4-[(4-chlorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidineheptanoate hydrochloride

Colorless crystals, mp 116°˜119° C. (AcOEt).

Analysis for C₂₆ H₃₄ ClNO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 65.00; H, 7.34; N, 2.92 Found C, 64.93; H, 7.26; N, 2.95

EXAMPLE 44 (±)-Methyl 4-[(4-chlorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidineoctanoate fumarate

Colorless crystals, mp 95°˜97° C. (AcOEt-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₇ H₃₆ ClNO₃.C₄ H₄ O₄ : Calculated C, 64.85; H, 7.02; N, 2.44 Found C, 64.70; H, 7.02; N, 2.37

EXAMPLE 45 (±)-Methyl 2-[4-[(4-chlorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]piperidino]ethoxyacetate

Pale yellow liquid.

Mass spectrum m/z: 417, 419 (3:1, M⁺).

IR spectrum ν(liq) cm⁻¹ : 1758 (COO--).

NMR spectrum δ(CDCl₃) ppm: 1.60-1.96 (4H, m), 2.04-2.36 (2H, m), 2.60 (2H, t, J=5.5 Hz), 2.66-2.96 (2H, m), 3.26-3.60 (1H, m), 3.66 (2H, t, J=5.5 Hz), 3.73 (3H, s), 4.11 (2H, s), 5.47 (1H, s), 7.10-7.44 (9H, m).

EXAMPLE 46 (±)-Ethyl 4-[(3-chlorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinepropionate hydrochloride

Colorless crystals, mp 170°˜172° C. (H₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₃ H₂₈ ClNO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 63.01; H, 6.67; N, 3.20 Found C, 62.80; H, 6.42; N, 3.15

EXAMPLE 47 (±)-Ethyl 4-[(3-chlorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinebutyrate

Pale yellow liquid.

Mass spectrum m/z: 415, 417 (3:1, M⁺).

IR spectrum ν(liq) cm⁻¹ : 1734 (COO--).

NMR spectrum δ(CDCl₃) ppm: 1.25 (3H, t, J=7 Hz), 1.50-3.00 (14H, m), 3.20-3.60 (1H, m), 4.12 (2H, q, J=7 Hz), 5.46 (1H, s), 7.10-7.50 (9H, m).

EXAMPLE 48 (±)-Ethyl 4-[(2-chlorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinepropionate hydrochloride

Colorless crystals, mp 144°˜146° C. (Me₂ CO-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₃ H₂₈ ClNO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 63.01; H, 6.67; N, 3.20 Found C, 62.93; H, 6.75; N, 3.12

EXAMPLE 49 (±)-Ethyl 4-[(2-chlorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinebutyrate

Yellowish orange liquid.

Mass spectrum m/z: 415, 417 (3:1, M⁺).

IR spectrum ν(liq) cm⁻¹ : 1736 (COO--).

NMR spectrum δ(CDCl₃) ppm: 1.24 (3H, t, J=7 Hz), 1.40-2.95 (14H, m), 3.20-3.60 (1H, m), 4.11 (2H, q, J=7 Hz), 5.97 (1H, s), 7.00-7.70 (9H, m).

EXAMPLE 50 (±)-Ethyl 4-[(4-fluorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidineacetate hydrochloride

Colorless needles, mp 167°˜170° C. (EtOH-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₂ H₂₆ FNO₃ ⁻.HCl: Calculated C, 64.78; H, 6.67; N, 3.43 Found C, 64.73; H, 6.58; N, 3.30

EXAMPLE 51 (±)-Ethyl 4-[(4-fluorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinepropionate hydrochloride

Colorless needles, mp 200°˜201° C. (EtOH-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₃ H₂₈ FNO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 65.47; H, 6.93; N, 3.32 Found C, 65.17; H, 6.87; N, 3.34

EXAMPLE 52 (±)-Ethyl 4-[(4-fluorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinebutyrate hydrochloride

Colorless needles, mp 128°˜131° C. (AcOEt).

Analysis for C₂₄ H₃₀ FNO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 66.12; H, 7.17; N, 3.21 Found C, 66.07; H, 7.03; N, 3.15

EXAMPLE 53 (±)-Ethyl 4-[(4-fluorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinevalerate hydrochloride

Pale brown crystals, mp 122°˜123° C. (AcOEt-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₅ H₃₂ FNO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 66.73; H, 7.39; N, 3.11 Found C, 66.44; H, 7.37; N, 3.13

EXAMPLE 54 (±)-Methyl 4-[(4-fluorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproate hydrochloride

Pale brown needles, mp 139°˜142° C. (AcOEt)

Analysis for C₂₅ H₃₂ FNO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 66.73; H, 7.39; N, 3.11 Found C, 66.74; H, 7.33; N, 3.09

EXAMPLE 55 Ethyl 4-[bis(4-fluorophenyl)methoxy]-1-piperidineacetate hydrochloride

Colorless needless, mp 160°˜161.5° C. (EtOH-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₂ H₂₅ F₂ NO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 62.04; H, 6.15; N, 3.29 Found C, 62.01; H, 6.11; N, 3.37

EXAMPLE 56 Ethyl 4-[bis(4-fluorophenyl)methoxy]-1-piperidinepropionate hydrochloride

Colorless crystals, mp 192°˜197° C. (Me₂ CO)

Analysis for C₂₃ H₂₇ F₂ NO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 62.79; H, 6.42; N, 3.18 Found C, 62.75; H, 6.36; N, 3.18

EXAMPLE 57 Ethyl 4-[bis(4-fluorophenyl)methoxy]-1-piperidinevalerate

Yellow liquid.

Mass spectrum m/z: 431 (M⁺).

IR spectrum ν (liq) cm⁻¹ : 1734 (COO--).

NMR spectrum δ(CDCl₃) ppm: 1.25 (3H, t, J=7 Hz), 1.40-1.94 (8H, m), 1.98-2.92 (8H, m), 3.26-3.56 (1H, m), 4.12 (2H, q, J=7 Hz), 5.46 (1H, s), 6.99 (4H, t, J=8.5 Hz), 7.27 (4H, dd, J=8.5, 6 Hz).

EXAMPLE 58 Methyl 4-[bis(4-fluorophenyl)methoxy]-1-piperidinecaproate hydrochloride

Colorless needles, mp 143°˜146° C. (Me₂ CO-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₅ H₃₁ F₂ NO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 64.16; H, 6.89; N, 2.99 Found C, 64.05; H, 6.92; N, 2.86

EXAMPLE 59 Methyl 2-[4-[bis(4-fluorophenyl)methoxy]piperidino]ethoxyacetate

Yellowish orange liquid.

Mass spectrum m/z: 419 (M⁺).

IR spectrum ν(liq) cm⁻¹ : 1754 (COO--).

NMR spectrum δ(CDCl₃) ppm: 1.45-2.05 (4H, m), 2.05-3.00 (4H, m), 2.62 (2H, t, J=5.5 Hz), 3.20-3.60 (1H, m), 3.67 (2H, t, J=5.5 Hz), 3.74 (3H, s), 4.12 (2H, s), 5.46 (1H, s), 6.99 (4H, t, J=8.5 Hz), 7.27 (4H, dd, J=8.5, 5.5 Hz).

EXAMPLE 60 Ethyl 4-(diphenylmethylthio)-1-piperidinebutyrate

Pale yellow liquid.

Mass spectrum m/z: 397 (M⁺).

IR spectrum ν(liq) cm⁻¹ : 1734 (COO--).

NMR spectrum δ(CDCl₃) ppm: 1.24 (3H, t, J=7 Hz), 1.40-2.20 (10H, m), 2.30 (2H, t, J=7 Hz), 2.40-3.00 (3H, m), 4.11 (2H, q, J=7 Hz), 5.21 (1H, s), 7.00-7.60 (10H, m).

EXAMPLE 61 Methyl 2-[4-(diphenylmethylthio)piperidino]ethoxyacetate

Pale yellow liquid.

Mass spectrum m/z: 399 (M⁺).

IR spectrum ν(liq) cm⁻¹ : 1758 (COO--).

NMR spectrum δ(CDCl₃) ppm: 1.40-2.55 (7H, m), 2.58 (2H, t, J=5.5 Hz), 2.70-3.00 (2H, m), 3.65 (2H, t, J=5.5 Hz), 3.73 (3H, s), 4.10 (2H, s), 5.21 (1H, s), 7.15-7.55 (10H, m).

EXAMPLE 62 (+)-Methyl 4-[(4-methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproate hydrochloride

Colorless needles, mp 142.5°-143.5° C. (AcOEt).

specific rotation [α]_(D) ²⁰ +9.0° (c=0.5, MeOH).

Analysis for C₂₆ H₃₅ NO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 70.01; H, 8.14; N, 3.14 Found C, 69.80; H, 8.18; N, 3.27

EXAMPLE 63 (-)-Methyl 4-[(4-methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproate hydrochloride

Colorless needles, mp 142.5°˜143.5° C. (AcOEt).

specific rotation [α]_(D) ²⁰ -9.1° (c=0.5, MeOH).

Analysis for C₂₆ H₃₅ NO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 70.01; H, 8.14; N, 3.14 Found C, 69.75; H, 8.18; N, 3.21

EXAMPLE 64 (±)-4-[(4-Methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproic acid hydrochloride

A mixture of 8.29 g of (±)-methyl 4-[(4-methylphenyl)-phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproate hydrochloride in 40 ml of methanol and 28 ml of 2N sodium hydroxide aqueous solution was refluxed for 1 hour and concentrated. Water was added to the residue, made acidic with hydrochloric acid and extracted with chloroform. The extract was dried and concentrated. The residue was solidified by treatment with ethyl acetate and ether. The precipitate was collected by filtration to give 7.73 g of colorless crystals. The crystals were then recrystallized from a mixture of water and acetone to give 5.80 g of colorless prisms, mp 168°˜170° C.

Analysis for C₂₅ H₃₃ NO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 69.51; H, 7.93; N, 3.24 Found C, 69.43; H, 8.07; N, 3.24

EXAMPLE 65 4-(Diphenylmethoxy)-1-piperidinepropionic acid hydrochloride

A mixture of 3.22 g of ethyl 4-(diphenylmethoxy)-1-piperidinepropionate hydrochloride in 30 ml of methanol and 12.0 ml of 2N sodium hydroxide aqueous solution was refluxed for 1 hour and concentrated. Water was added to the residue and made acidic with hydrochloric acid. The precipitate was collected by filtration and recrystallized from water to give 2.64 g of colorless needles, mp 183°˜185° C.

Analysis for C₂₁ H₂₅ NO₃.HCl.1/2H₂ O: Calculated C, 65.53; H, 7.07; N, 3.64 Found C, 65.73; H, 6.87; N, 3.80

EXAMPLE 66 4-[Bis(4-methylphenyl)methoxy]-1-piperidinepropionic acid hydrochloride

A mixture of 3.55 g of ethyl 4-[bis(4-methylphenyl)methoxy]-1-piperidinepropionate hydrochloride, 12.4 ml of 2N sodium hydroxide aqueous solution and 20 ml of methanol was refluxed for 1 hour and then concentrated. Water was added to the residue and made acidic with hydrochloric acid. The resulting precipitate was collected by filtration to give 3.29 g of colorless crystals. The crystals were recrystallized from water to give 2.63 g of colorless needles, mp 159°˜162° C.

Analysis for C₂₃ H₂₉ NO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 68.39; H, 7.49; N, 3.47 Found C, 68.43; H, 7.49; N, 3.39

EXAMPLE 67 4-(Diphenylmethylthio)-1-piperidinepropionic acid hydrochloride

A mixture of 1.45 g of ethyl 4-(diphenylmethylthio)-1-piperidinepropionate in 15 ml of methanol and 5.7 ml of 2N sodium hydroxide aqueous solution was refluxed for 1 hour and concentrated. Water was added to the residue and made acidic with hydrochloric acid. The precipitate was collected by filtration and recrystallized from a mixture of ethanol and ether to give 1.04 g of colorless plates, mp 170°˜172° C.

Analysis for C₂₁ H₂₅ NO₂ S.HCl.1/2H₂ O Calculated C, 62.91; H, 6.79; N, 3.49 Found C, 63.03; H, 7.03; N, 3.31

EXAMPLE 68 (±)-2-[4-(4-Fluorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]piperidino]ethoxyacetic acid

A mixture of 3.81 g of (±)-methyl 2-[4-[(4-fluorophenyl)-phenylmethoxy]piperidino]ethoxyacetate in 35 ml of methanol and 9.2 ml of 2N sodium hydroxide aqueous solution was refluxed for 2 hours and concentrated. Water was added to the residue, made acidic with hydrochloric acid and extracted with chloroform. The extract was dried and evaporated. The resulting residue was dissolved in chloroform and the chloroform solution was made alkaline by bubbling ammonia gas through the solution. The resulting precipitate was filtered off and the filtrate was concentrated to give 2.09 g of pale brown liquid.

Mass spectrum m/z: 387 (M⁺).

IR spectrum ν(liq) cm⁻¹ : 1606 (COO--)

NMR spectrum δ(CDCl₃) ppm: 1.73-2.40 (4H, m), 2.80-3.40 (6H, m), 3.53-3.93 (3H, m), 4.00 (2H, s), 5.43 (1H, s), 7.00 (2H, t, J=8.5 Hz), 7.15-7.50 (7H, m).

The compounds of Examples 69 to 126 were prepared in the same manner described in Examples 64 to 68.

EXAMPLE 69 (±)-4-[(4-Methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidineacetic acid

Colorless needles, mp 73.5°˜75° C. (H₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₁ H₂₅ NO₃.2H₂ O: Calculated C, 67.18; H, 7.79; N, 3.73 Found C, 67.10; H, 7.51; N, 3.81

EXAMPLE 70 (±)-4-[(4-Methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinepropionic acid hydrochloride

Colorless crystals, mp 157°˜159° C. (EtOH-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₂ H₂₇ NO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 67.77; H, 7.24; N, 3.59 Found C, 67.63; H, 6.99; N, 3.54

EXAMPLE 71 (±)-4-[(4-Methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinebutyric acid hydrochloride

Colorless crystals, mp 151°˜153° C. (EtOH-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₃ H₂₉ NO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 68.39; H, 7.49; N, 3.47 Found C, 68.19; H, 7.33; N, 3.27

EXAMPLE 72 (±)-4-[(4-Methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinevaleric acid hydrochloride

Colorless prisms, mp 171.5°˜173° C. (MeOH-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₄ H₃₁ NO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 68.97; H, 7.72; N, 3.35 Found C, 68.81; H, 7.49; N, 3.29

EXAMPLE 73 (±)-4-[(4-Methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidineheptanoic acid hydrochloride

Colorless crystals, mp 147°˜150° C. (EtOH-AcOEt).

Analysis for C₂₆ H₃₅ NO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 70.01; H, 8.14; N, 3.14 Found C, 69.83; H, 8.04; N, 3.13

EXAMPLE 74 (±)-4-[(4-Methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidineoctanoic acid hydrochloride

Colorless crystals, mp 175°˜178° C. (EtOH-AcOEt).

Analysis for C₂₇ H₃₇ NO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 70.49; H, 8.33; N, 3.04 Found C, 70.43; H, 8.31; N, 3.01

EXAMPLE 75 (±)-2-[4-[(4-Methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]piperidino]ethoxyacetic acid

Pale yellow liquid.

Mass spectrum m/z: 384 (M⁺ +1).

IR spectrum ν(liq) cm⁻¹ : 1592 (COO⁻⁻)

NMR spectrum δ(CDCl₃) ppm: 1.88-2.46 (4H, m), 2.32 (3H, s), 2.88-3.38 (6H, m), 3.64-3.95 (3H, m), 4.01 (2H, s), 5.41 (1H, s), 7.00-7.40 (9H, m).

EXAMPLE 76 (±)-4-[(4-Ethylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinepropionic acid hydrochloride

Colorless crystals, mp 139.5°˜142.5° C. (Me₂ CO-Et₂ O)

Analysis for C₂₃ H₂₉ NO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 68.39; H, 7.49; N, 3.47 Found C, 68.29; H, 7.65; N, 3.52

EXAMPLE 77 (±)-4-[(4-Ethylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproic acid hydrochloride

Colorless crystals, mp 132°˜137° C. (Me₂ CO).

Analysis for C₂₆ H₃₅ NO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 70.01; H, 8.14; N, 3.14 Found C, 69.81; H, 8.15; N, 3.04

EXAMPLE 78 (±)-4-[(4-n-Propylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinepropionic acid hydrochloride

Colorless crystals, mp 140°˜143° C. (Me₂ CO-Et₂ O)

Analysis for C₂₄ H₃₁ NO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 68.97; H, 7.72; N, 3.35 Found C, 68.85; H, 7.75; N, 3.29

EXAMPLE 79 (±)-4-[(4-n-Propylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproic acid hydrochloride

Colorless crystals, mp 136°˜138° C. (Me₂ CO-Et₂ O)

Analysis for C₂₇ H₃₇ NO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 70.49; H, 8.33; N, 3.04 Found C, 70.29; H, 8.32; N, 3.00

EXAMPLE 80 (±)-4-[(4-n-Butylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinepropionic acid hydrochloride

Colorless crystals, mp 127°˜130° C. (Me₂ CO-iso-Pr₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₅ H₃₃ NO₃.HCl.1/4H₂ O: Calculated C, 68.79; H, 7.97; N, 3.21 Found C, 68.69; H, 7.98; N, 3.24

EXAMPLE 81 (±)-4-[(4-n-Butylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproic acid hydrochloride

Colorless crystals, mp 131°˜133° C. (Me₂ CO-Et₂ O)

Analysis for C₂₈ H₃₉ NO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 70.94; H, 8.50; N, 2.95 Found C, 70.68; H, 8.37; N, 2.99

EXAMPLE 82 (±)-4-[4-tert-Butylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinepropionic acid hydrochloride

Pale yellow crystals, mp 103°˜105° C. (Me₂ CO-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₅ H₃₃ NO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 69.51; H, 7.93; N, 3.24 Found C, 69.50; H, 8.03; N, 3.22

EXAMPLE 83 (±)-4-[(4-tert-Butylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproic acid hydrochloride

Colorless needles, mp 172°˜176° C. (Me₂ CO).

Analysis for C₂₈ H₃₉ NO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 70.94; H, 8.50; N, 2.95 Found C, 70.85; H, 8.65; N, 2.87

EXAMPLE 84 4-[Bis(4-methylphenyl)methoxy]-1-piperidinecaproic acid hydrochloride

Colorless crystals, mp 136°˜140° C. (EtOH-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₆ H₃₅ NO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 70.01; H, 8.14; N, 3.14 Found C, 69.96; H, 8.23; N, 3.17

EXAMPLE 85 (±)-4-[(4-Methoxyphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidineacetic acid

Pale yellow crystals, mp 84°˜85° C. (H₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₁ H₂₅ NO₄.2H₂ O: Calculated C, 64.43; H, 7.47; N, 3.58 Found C, 64.70; H, 7.16; N, 3.41

EXAMPLE 86 (±)-4-[(4-Methoxyphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinepropionic acid hydrochloride

Colorless crystals, mp 146°˜148° C. (EtOH-AcOEt).

Analysis for C₂₂ H₂₇ NO₄.HCl: Calculated C, 65.10; H, 6.95; N, 3.45 Found C, 64.99; H, 6.83; N, 3.45

EXAMPLE 87 (±)-4-[(4-Methoxyphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinebutyric acid hydrochloride

Colorless crystals, mp 135°˜137° C. (EtOH-AcOEt).

Analysis for C₂₃ H₂₉ NO₄.HCl.1/4H₂ O: Calculated C, 65.08; H, 7.24; N, 3.30 Found C, 64.96; H, 7.01; N, 3.28

EXAMPLE 88 (±)-4-[(4-Methoxyphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinevaleric acid hydrochloride

Colorless prisms, mp 150°˜151° C. (MeOH-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₄ H₃₁ NO₄.HCl: Calculated C, 66.42; H, 7.43; N, 3.23 Found C, 66.18; H, 7.43; N, 3.26

EXAMPLE 89 (±)-4-[(4-Methoxyphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproic acid hydrochloride

Colorless plates, mp 148°˜150° C. (MeOH-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₅ H₃₃ NO₄.HCl: Calculated C, 67.03; H, 7.65; N, 3.13 Found C, 66.84; H, 7.78; N, 3.16

EXAMPLE 90 (±)-4-[(4-Methoxyphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidineheptanoic acid hydrochloride

Colorless crystals, mp 138°˜140° C. (Me₂ CO-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₆ H₃₅ NO₄.HCl: Calculated C, 67.59; H, 7.85; N, 3.03 Found C, 67.41; H, 7.76; N, 3.10

EXAMPLE 91 (±)-4-[(4-Methoxyphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidineoctanoic acid hydrochloride

Colorless prisms, mp 163°˜166° C. (EtOH-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₇ H₃₇ NO₄.HCl: Calculated C, 68.12; H, 8.05; N, 2.94 Found C, 67.97; H, 8.16; N, 2.99

EXAMPLE 92 (±)-2-[4-[(4-Methoxyphenyl)phenylmethoxy]piperidino]ethoxyacetic acid

Pale yellow liquid.

Mass spectrum m/z: 400 (M⁺ +1)

IR spectrum ν(liq) cm⁻¹ : 1592 ((COO⁻⁻)

NMR spectrum δ(CDCl₃) ppm: 1.80-2.44 (4H, m), 2.88-3.36 (6H, m), 3.64-3.96 (3H, m), 3.78 (3H, s), 4.03 (2H, s), 5.40 (1H, s), 6.84 (2H, d, J=9 Hz), 7.22 (2H, d, J=9 Hz), 7.12-7.40 (5H, m).

EXAMPLE 93 (±)-4-[(4-Ethoxyphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinepropionic acid

Colorless crystals, mp 75°˜78° C. (AcOEt-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₃ H₂₉ NO₄.H₂ O: Calculated C, 68.80; H, 7.78; N, 3.49 Found C, 69.05; H, 7.83; N, 3.52

EXAMPLE 94 (±)-4-[(4-Ethoxyphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproic acid

Colorless crystals, mp 110°˜111.5° C. (AcOEt)

Analysis for C₂₆ H₃₅ NO₄ : Calculated C, 73.38; H, 8.29; N, 3.29 Found C, 73.11; H, 8.34; N, 3.33

EXAMPLE 95 4-(Diphenylmethoxy)-1-piperidineacetic acid hydrochloride

Colorless crystals, mp 193°˜194° C. (MeOH-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₀ H₂₃ NO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 66.38; H, 6.68; N, 3.87 Found C, 66.33; H, 6.71; N, 3.84

EXAMPLE 96 (±)-4-(Diphenylmethoxy)-α-methyl-1-piperidineacetic acid hydrochloride

Colorless amorphous solid, mp 63°˜65° C. (Me₂ CO-Et₂ O)

Mass spectrum m/z: 339 (M⁺)

IR spectrum ν(KBr) cm⁻¹ : 1736 (COOH).

NMR spectrum δ(DMSO-d₆) ppm: 1.41 (3H, d, J=7 Hz), 1.62-2.30 (4H, m), 2.82-3.96 (5H, m), 3.79 (1H, q, J=7 Hz), 5.63 (1H, s), 7.07-7.55 (10H, m).

EXAMPLE 97 4-(Diphenylmethoxy)-1-piperidinevaleric acid hydrochloride

Colorless crystals, mp 150°˜151° C. (H₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₃ H₂₉ NO₃.HCl.H₂ O Calculated C, 65.47; H, 7.64; N, 3.32 Found C, 65.50; H, 7.67; N, 3.27

EXAMPLE 98 4-(Diphenylmethoxy)-1-piperidinecaproic acid hydrochloride

Colorless pillars, mp 164°˜165° C. (EtOH-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₄ H₃₁ NO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 68.97; H, 7.72; N, 3.35 Found C, 68.89; H, 7.70; N, 3.36

EXAMPLE 99 4-(Diphenylmethoxy)-1-piperidineheptanoic acid hydrochloride

Colorless prisms, mp 144°˜146° C. (MeOH-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₅ H₃₃ NO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 69.51; H, 7.93; N, 3.24 Found C, 69.27; H, 7.83; N, 3.20

EXAMPLE 100 4-(Diphenylmethoxy)-1-piperidineoctanoic acid hydrochloride

Colorless plates, mp 163°˜166° C. (EtOH-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₆ H₃₅ NO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 70.01; H, 8.14; N, 3.14 Found C, 69.94; H, 8.10; N, 3.13

EXAMPLE 101 2-[4-(Diphenylmethoxy)piperidino]ethoxyacetic acid hydrochloride

Colorless needles, mp 161°˜162° C. (EtOH-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₂ H₂₇ NO₄.HCl: Calculated C, 65.10; H, 6.95; N, 3.45 Found C, 65.00; H, 6.87; N, 3.38

EXAMPLE 102 (±)-4-[(4-Chlorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidineacetic acid hydrochloride

Pale yellow amorphous solid, mp 125°˜130° C. (Me₂ CO-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₀ H₂₂ ClNO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 60.61; H, 5.85; N, 3.53 Found C, 60.62; H, 6.09; N, 3.36

EXAMPLE 103 (±)-4-[(4-Chlorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinepropionic acid hydrochloride

Colorless crystals, mp 179°˜181° C. (MeOH-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₁ H₂₄ ClNO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 61.47; H, 6.14; N, 3.41 Found C, 61.46; H, 6.17; N, 3.50

EXAMPLE 104 (±)-4-[(4-Chlorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinevaleric acid hydrochloride

Colorless prisms, mp 142.5°˜144° C. (EtOH-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₃ H₂₈ ClNO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 63.01; H, 6.67; N, 3.20 Found C, 63.05; H, 6.57; N, 3.03

EXAMPLE 105 (±)-4-[(4-Chlorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproic acid hydrochloride

Pale brown crystals, mp 144.5°˜146° C. (Me₂ CO).

Analysis for C₂₄ H₃₀ ClNO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 63.72; H, 6.91; N, 3.10 Found C, 63.61; H, 6.94; N, 3.08

EXAMPLE 106 (±)-4-[(4-Chlorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidineheptanoic acid hydrochloride

Colorless crystals, mp 136°˜139° C. (Me₂ CO-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₅ H₃₂ ClNO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 64.37; H, 7.13; N, 3.00 Found C, 64.28; H, 7.11; N, 3.07

EXAMPLE 107 (±)-4-[(4-Chlorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidineoctanoic acid hydrochloride

Colorless prisms, mp 187°˜190° C. (EtOH-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₆ H₃₄ ClNO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 65.00; H, 7.34; N, 2.92 Found C, 65.01; H, 7.43; N, 2.95

EXAMPLE 108 (±)-2-[4-[(4-Chlorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]piperidino]ethoxyacetic acid

Pale yellow liquid.

Mass spectrum m/z: 403, 405 (3:1, M⁺).

IR spectrum ν(liq) cm⁻¹ : 1596 (COO--).

NMR spectrum δ(CDCl₃) ppm: 1.73-2.35 (4H, m), 2.77-3.30 (6H, m), 3.55-3.89 (3H, m), 3.95 (2H, s), 5.42 (1H, s), 7.07-7.47 (9H, m).

EXAMPLE 109 (±)-4-[(3-Chlorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinepropionic acid hydrochloride

Colorless crystals, mp 116°˜120° C. (H₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₁ H₂₄ ClNO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 61.47; H, 6.14; N, 3.41 Found C, 61.70; H, 6.25; N, 3.42

EXAMPLE 110 (±)-4-[(3-Chlorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinebutyric acid hydrochloride

Colorless crystals, mp 134°˜135° C. (Me₂ CO-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₂ H₂₆ ClNO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 62.27; H, 6.41; N, 3.30 Found C, 62.16; H, 6.36; N, 3.39

EXAMPLE 111 (±)-4-[(2-Chlorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinepropionic acid hydrochloride

Colorless crystals, mp 164°˜166° C. (H₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₁ H₂₄ ClNO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 61.47; H, 6.14; N, 3.41 Found C, 61.39; H, 6.16; N, 3.42

EXAMPLE 112 (±)-4-[(2-Chlorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinebutyric acid hydrochloride

Colorless crystals, mp 154.5°˜156° C. (H₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₂ H₂₆ ClNO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 62.27; H, 6.41; N, 3.30 Found C, 62.49; H, 6.35; N, 3.34

EXAMPLE 113 (±)-4-[(4-Fluorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidineacetic acid

Colorless needles, mp 147°˜148° C. (EtOH-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₀ H₂₂ FNO₃.H₂ O: Calculated C, 66.47 H, 6.69; N, 3.88 Found C, 66.52; H, 6.58; N, 3.83

EXAMPLE 114 (±)-4-[(4-Fluorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinepropionic acid hydrochloride

Colorless needles, mp 170°˜171° C. (MeOH-Me₂ CO).

Analysis for C₂₁ H₂₄ FNO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 64.04; H, 6.40; N, 3.56 Found C, 63.80; H, 6.39; N, 3.59

EXAMPLE 115 (±)-4-[(4-Fluorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinebutyric acid hydrochloride

Colorless needles, mp 199°˜200° C. (MeOH-Me₂ CO).

Analysis for C₂₂ H₂₆ FNO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 64.78; H, 6.67; N, 3.43 Found C, 64.69; H, 6.67; N, 3.45

EXAMPLE 116 (±)-4-[(4-Fluorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinevaleric acid hydrochloride

Colorless crystals, mp 181°˜184° C. (EtOH-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₃ H₂₈ FNO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 65.47; H, 6.93; N, 3.32 Found C, 65.27; H, 6.61; N, 3.22

EXAMPLE 117 (±)-4-[(4-Fluorophenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproic acid hydrochloride

Colorless pillars, mp 188°˜189° C. (EtOH-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₄ H₃₀ FNO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 66.12; H, 7.17; N, 3.21 Found C, 66.02; H, 7.15; N, 3.15

EXAMPLE 118 4-[Bis(4-fluorophenyl)methoxy]-1-piperidineacetic acid

Colorless needles, mp 126.5°˜127.5° C. (H₂ O)

Analysis for C₂₀ H₂₁ F₂ NO₃.1/2H₂ O: Calculated C, 64.85; H, 5.99; N, 3.78 Found C, 64.65; H, 6.27; N, 3.83

EXAMPLE 119 4-[Bis(4-fluorophenyl)methoxy]-1-piperidinepropionic acid hydrochloride

Colorless crystals, mp 166°˜168° C. (H₂ O)

Analysis for C₂₁ H₂₃ F₂ NO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 61.24; H, 5.87; N, 3.40 Found C, 61.12; H, 5.89; N, 3.44

EXAMPLE 120 4-[Bis(4-fluorophenyl)methoxy]-1-piperidinevaleric acid hydrochloride

Pale brown needles, mp 117°˜118° C. (EtOH-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₃ H₂₇ F₂ NO₃.HCl.H₂ O: Calculated C, 60.32; H, 6.60; N, 3.06 Found C, 60.43; H, 6.83; N, 3.13

EXAMPLE 121 4-[Bis(4-fluorophenyl)methoxy]-1-piperidinecaproic acid hydrochloride

Colorless needles, mp 129°˜130° C. (EtOH-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₄ H₂₉ F₂ NO₃.HCl.3/2H₂ O: Calculated C, 59.93; H, 6.92; N, 2.91 Found C, 59.95; H, 6.67; N, 2.94

EXAMPLE 122 2-[4-[Bis(4-fluorophenyl)methoxy]piperidino]ethoxyacetic acid

Pale brown liquid.

Mass spectrum m/z: 405 (M⁺).

IR spectrum ν(liq) cm⁻¹ : 1604 (COO⁻⁻).

NMR spectrum δ(CDCl₃) ppm: 1.60-2.47 (4H, m), 2.73-3.40 (6H, m), 3.53-3.93 (3H, m), 3.98 (2H, s), 5.42 (1H, s), 7.00 (4H, t, J=9 Hz), 7.27 (4H, dd, J=9, 5.5 Hz).

EXAMPLE 123 4-(Diphenylmethylthio)-1-piperidinebutyric acid hydrochloride

Colorless needles, mp 196°˜199° C. (EtOH-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₂ H₂₇ NO₂ S.HCl.1/2H₂ O: Calculated C, 63.67; H, 7.04; N, 3.38 Found C, 63.80; H, 6.82; N, 3.35

EXAMPLE 124 2-[4-(Diphenylmethylthio)piperidino]ethoxyacetic acid hydrochloride

Colorless pillars, mp 140°˜142° C. (EtOH-Et₂ O).

Analysis for C₂₂ H₂₇ NO₃ S.HCl: Calculated C, 62.62; H, 6.69; N, 3.32 Found C, 62.54; H, 6.63; N, 3.31

EXAMPLE 125 (+)-4-[(4-Methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproic acid hydrochloride

Colorless crystals, mp 164.5°˜167° C. (H₂ O-Me₂ CO).

specific rotation [α]_(D) ²⁰ +9.5° (c=0.5, MeOH).

Analysis for C₂₅ H₃₃ NO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 69.51; H, 7.93; N, 3.24 Found C, 69.70; H, 8.07; N, 3.36

EXAMPLE 126 (-)-4-[(4-Methylphenyl)phenylmethoxy]-1-piperidinecaproic acid hydrochloride

Colorless crystals, mp 165.5°˜168° C. (H₂ O-Me₂ CO).

specific rotation [α]_(D) ²⁰ -9.5° (c=0.5, MeOH).

Analysis for C₂₅ H₃₃ NO₃.HCl: Calculated C, 69.51; H, 7.93; N, 3.24 Found C, 69.50; H, 8.01; N, 3.28

EXAMPLE 127

Tablets of a pharmaceutical preparation according to the present invention are prepared in the usual manner using the following constituents:

    ______________________________________                                         Compound of the present invention                                                                         10 mg                                               Lactose                   q.s.                                                 Corn starch                34 mg                                               Magnesium stearate         2 mg                                                Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose                                                                              8 mg                                                Polyethyleneglycol 6000    0.5 mg                                              Titanium oxide             0.5 mg                                                                        120 mg                                               ______________________________________                                    

EXAMPLE 128

Capsules of a pharmaceutical preparation according to the present invention are prepared in the usual manner using the following constituents:

    ______________________________________                                         Compound of the present invention                                                                         10 mg                                               Lactose                   q.s.                                                 Calcium carboxymethylcellulose                                                                            15 mg                                               Hydroxypropylcellulose     2 mg                                                Magnesium stearate         2 mg                                                                          100 mg                                               ______________________________________                                    

EXAMPLE 129

Powder of a pharmaceutical preparation according to the present invention are prepared in the usual manner using the following constituents:

    ______________________________________                                         Compound of the present invention                                                                        20 mg                                                Lactose                  q.s.                                                  D-Mannitol                500 mg                                               Hydroxypropylcellulose     5 mg                                                Talc                       2 mg                                                                         1000 mg                                               ______________________________________                                    

EXAMPLE 130

Injections of a pharmaceutical preparation according to the present invention are prepared in the usual manner using the following constituents:

    ______________________________________                                         Compound of the present invention                                                                         1 mg                                                Glucose                   50 mg                                                Hydrochloric acid         q.s.                                                 Distilled water for injection                                                                            q.s.                                                                            2 ml                                                ______________________________________                                    

EXAMPLE 131

Suppositories of a pharmaceutical preparation of the present invention are prepared in the usual manner using the following constituents:

    ______________________________________                                         Compound of the present invention                                                                      5 mg                                                   Hard fat              1295 mg                                                                        1300 mg                                                  ______________________________________                                    

EXAMPLE 132

Plasters of a pharmaceutical preparation according to the present invention

    ______________________________________                                         Compound of the present invention                                                                     10 mg                                                   Gelatin               1100 mg                                                  Polyvinylalcohol       250 mg                                                  Methylcellulose        100 mg                                                  Glycerin              1500 mg                                                  Kaolin                 850 mg                                                  Sodium polyacrylate    50 mg                                                   Polybutene             150 mg                                                  Purified water         990 mg                                                                        5000 mg                                                  ______________________________________                                     

What is claimed is:
 1. A piperidine compound represented by the following formula: ##STR9## wherein R₁ represents a lower alkyl group and Y represents an alkylene group having 3 carbon atoms.
 2. An antisematic and antiallergic agent comprising an effective amount of a piperidine derivative represented by the following formula: ##STR10## wherein R₁ represents a lower alkyl group and Y represents an alkylene group having 3 carbon atoms.
 3. A method for the treatment of an allergic disease comprising the step of administering to a mammal an effective amount of a substance selected from the group consisting essentially of (a) a piperidine derivative represented by the following formula: ##STR11## wherein R₁ represents a lower alkyl group and Y represents an alkylene group having 3 carbon atoms.
 4. A method according to claim 3, wherein said step of administration is performed on a human being.
 5. A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of an allergic disease comprising an effective amount of a piperidine derivative represented by the following formula: ##STR12## wherein R₁ represents a lower alkyl group and Y represents an alkylene group having 3 carbon atoms; and pharmacologically acceptable salts thereof. 